AG -v- Dos Santos and Rodrigues [2007] JRC 219 (23 November 2007)

AG -v- Dos Santos and Rodrigues [2007] JRC 219 (23 November 2007)

The seriousness of affray involving knives in public places justifies custodial sentences and deportation to protect public interest and deter knife culture.

Citation
[2007] JRC 219
Parties
Defendant: Dos Santos; Defendant: Rodrigues; Victim: Marcia Encarnacao; Victim: Jose Magalhaes
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
23 November 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentencing
Legal Topics
Affray, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Compensation, Deportation, Youth Detention
Criminal Law Affray Possession of Offensive Weapon Compensation Deportation Youth Detention

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Parties

Dos Santos

Defendant

Rodrigues

Defendant

Marcia Encarnacao

Victim

Jose Magalhaes

Victim

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 use of knives in public places
  2. 2 sentencing for affray
  3. 3 deportation criteria

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of affray involving knives in public places justifies custodial sentences and deportation to protect public interest and deter knife culture.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentencing

Orders

  • Dos Santos sentenced to 2.5 years' imprisonment.
  • Dos Santos ordered to pay £110.90 compensation to Marcia Encarnacao within one month or serve 1 week further imprisonment.